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09-20-2015, 08:26 PM
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I need a reputable brake shop in Houston, TX
Hi Everyone,
My Nephew is in school in Houston, TX. His non-Pontiac car needs rebuilt calipers, pads, and possibly rotors. The dealership wants to use all dealer brand parts, which quadruples the cost. Can anyone in the area recommend a reputable brake shop that is honest, and won't take advantage of a young man? Thanks,
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09-21-2015, 12:13 AM
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Dealership,ugh
 Maybe somebody down that way knows an honest shop that will do it right, and for a fair price. Maybe try PM'ing PY member "Lloyd-TX" He's in Houston,and I think he runs a shop down there.
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 ‘63 LeMans- ‘69 400 w/ original transaxle. 2.69 gears. ‘55 Catalina ‘62 Mercury Meteor-all original, bought new by my grandfather 71' GTO -original 400/4-speed/3.23 posi 13.95 @ 102.1 on street tires @ 4055lbs.-now my sons ride |
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09-21-2015, 01:21 AM
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Don't use Midas as they will lay him away worse then the dealer. He'll end up with all new everything & have a $ 1500.00 bill when he get done.
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09-21-2015, 01:57 AM
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Good teachable moment for him. Tell him what needs to be done, and why, and suggest that he uses the Internet to research how much it should all cost. I wish somebody had taught me that when I was younger.
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09-21-2015, 09:15 AM
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Hey Rick - I pm'ed you.
We'll be glad to help him out, if we can. Oh - and mucho thanks for the PM, Drake!
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Regards, "455HO" Lloyd 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 2WD Crew, L92 6L80E, Silver w/ Ebony guts, 14.26 @ 98 
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09-21-2015, 10:24 AM
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I fixed a friends SUV here last week for less than $100,the dealership quoted her $1400!
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‘63 LeMans- ‘69 400 w/ original transaxle. 2.69 gears. ‘55 Catalina ‘62 Mercury Meteor-all original, bought new by my grandfather 71' GTO -original 400/4-speed/3.23 posi 13.95 @ 102.1 on street tires @ 4055lbs.-now my sons ride |
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09-21-2015, 01:52 PM
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Thanks Everyone. One of the biggest problems with the dealerships is simply the cost of their parts. And I (he) certainly do not need dealer brand parts for something like brakes.
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09-21-2015, 02:02 PM
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Just don't "cheap out" too much when it comes to brakes. The lower end pads (i.e. Autozone 19.95) will only last 6 months or so,and leave dust all over your rims.
On the other hand,some places will way overcharge for a brake job. Hope it works out for you guys. 
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‘63 LeMans- ‘69 400 w/ original transaxle. 2.69 gears. ‘55 Catalina ‘62 Mercury Meteor-all original, bought new by my grandfather 71' GTO -original 400/4-speed/3.23 posi 13.95 @ 102.1 on street tires @ 4055lbs.-now my sons ride |
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